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"Morgan has a voice that was made to be heard on the radio . . . inspired songwriting and passionate performances." "Blake Morgan's singing and performances are disarmingly unselfconscious."  "He’s got killer pop-rock instincts, something that leaps out at you . . . as well as a flair for recalling the days of pre-digital sound mixes. He has good reason to be excited here, given the sheer consistency and accessibility of the music . . . A natural when it comes to fashioning sharp melodies and catchy choruses."  "Morgan seems to have figured out what so many back-arching singer-songwriters can't . . . Great songs and great singing is apparently all you need if you have the goods, and there are plenty of goods to be had here . . . with imaginative arrangements that underscore his raw, iconic singing."  **** (Four Stars) "Burning Daylight features eleven originals that sing out in productive fashion, strong material . . . with elegant guitar lines that rock out when least expected."  "This New York City pop-rocker showcases fine songwriting and vocals."  **** (Four Stars) "An independent in the best sense of the word . . . Pay close attention; he’s just getting warmed up. You don’t need to read the liner notes to hear the huge Beatles influence from the very first measure. But this music is contemporary and plenty edgy. It’s hard Beatles: freshly perfect harmonies, airy arrangements, meaty hooks. Radio-ready, they’re good to go . . . from the guitar-powered buzz to the disarming vocals. Not a trick is missed. And all to stunning effect. Take note; you’ll be hearing a lot more about Blake Morgan."  (Editor's Pick) "Blake Morgan’s knack for sprinkling pop-rock ingredients into a pie that bakes at 400 degrees of sweltering heat producing some of the most delicious bites that a music listener could take is uncanny. While pop’s rock side is a formula that’s well established, Blake deviates from it with nifty verses that are catchier than the choruses and intriguing bridges that call into question the typical rock standard. With exceptional songwriting skills at his side, Blake Morgan has everything that embodies the modern marvel of music mayhem."  **** (Four Stars) "Blake Morgan takes you to modern rock paradise....on the new album, Burning Daylight, Blake’s killer pop/rock instincts take the music to new frontiers. Blake has such power in his voice . . . Just listen to "Only Anesthesia" and get carried away . . . Going out for a long trip in your car?! Well then you need gas, AC, and Blake Morgan's Burning Daylight."  **** (Four Stars) "Blake Morgan's premiere solo album is everything you want to hear from a pop-rock album. He seamlessly mixes loud, ear-popping guitar riffs ("Danger to Wake You") and soft, heart-felt ballads ("Sick For You"). His music would be right at home on Top 40 radio, hopefully supplanting bands that try to do what he does but fail miserably. The music is natural to the ear, with no obvious signs of over-production or digital trickery, what we get with Morgan is music that rides on his talent."  "...distinctly electric guitar-oriented and loud . . . Morgan has a love of and talent for classic pop-rock songwriting forms, but Morgan chooses not to adopt the self-consciously retro sonic approach that (Lenny) Kravitz has. Instead, he leans toward a more modern, crunchy, arena-friendly sound . . . with a stronger voice and a harder edge. Worth investigating." MUSICIAN MAGAZINE "His voice is fantastic . . . You can hear all the redirected creativity and originality of an intelligent songwriter and musician. For being the brain-child of one man, a larger than life sound is achieved on this hummable, harmony-filled rock . . . which echoes of the old-school influences of big-time production." THE ALBUM NETWORK |
